Transportation Construction Inspector

CDR Companies; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

CDR Maguire Inc., a leading engineering firm, is seeking a Transportation Construction Inspector for projects in the Greater Scranton area for the 2025 construction season. The role involves ensuring compliance with contract specifications, preparing reports, and collaborating with contractors and engineers. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, with preferred certifications in civil engineering and construction safety.

Benefits

Competitive benefits packages

Resources for professional development

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.
• Basic math skills for length, area, and volume.
• Preferred certifications include NICET Level 2, ACI/PennDOT certifications.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with contract documents and health/safety plans.
• Prepare daily progress reports and maintain schedules.
• Check materials and contractor layouts for accuracy.

Skills

Communication

Attention to Detail

Problem Solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

BS Civil Engineering

Job description

CDR Maguire Inc., a national multi-disciplinary engineering firm is seeking Transportation Construction Inspectors for projects around the Greater Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, PA area, PennDOT District 4 for the upcoming full construction season for 2025.

Relocation or sponsorship is not available. Local candidates highly desirable.

The Transportation Construction Inspector (TCI) is responsible for consulting with contractors, consultants, engineers, job superintendents, and others in matters related to plans, specifications, materials, equipment, and the methods, practices and safety precautions involved in construction and installation of the work. The TCI prepares daily progress reports and maintains progress schedules; checks shop drawings and contractors' quotations for variations; keeps records of quantities and cost of materials used; prepares contractors' periodic progress payment claims and recommends payment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Ensure compliance with the contract documents by the contractor.
• Ensure compliance with the contractor’s health and safety plan.
• Check that delivered materials conform to the contract documents.
• Check contractor’s layout and verify accuracy.
• Prepare and submit daily reports of work performed in accordance with CDR Maguire’s and Owner’s requirements.
• Effective oral and written communication.
• Follow and convey instructions.
• Utilize computers and common office equipment.
• Ability to bend, stretch, kneel, sit, and stand.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Wear required personal protective gear/equipment.
• React to hazardous warnings and signals.
• Infrequently perform manual labor.
• Infrequently work in adverse weather conditions.
• Limited exposure to chemicals.

OTHER PRINCIPAL DUTIES:

• Travel as required around the Greater Scranton area as it relates to above duties or as directed by supervisor.
• Provide positive attitude to establish competence and pride in the company.
• Other duties which may be required which are commensurate with the position.

High school diploma, GED, or post secondary education and can read, write, and communicate in English and do basic math computations for length, area, and volume .

The following certifications are preferred:

BS Civil Engineering

NICET Level 2 or higher in Transportation/Highway Construction

NECEPT Bituminous field certification

ACI/PennDOT Concrete field technician certification

PennDOT/PTC CDS certification

ECMS experience

OSHA 10-Hour certification

CDR Maguire is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V and EO/AAN/D. Must be able to work in the United States to apply

CDR Maguire provides employees competitive benefits packages and the resources to develop and succeed in both their professional and personal lives. We support employees and their eligible family members with a comprehensive benefits program, which provides variety and flexibility to meet individual needs.